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GA-8N-SLI Royal/ GA-8N-SLI Pro/ GA-8N-SLI Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-8NSLIRO-1004
GA-8N-SLI Royal/ GA-8N-SLI Pro/ GA-8N-SLI Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-8NSLIRO-1004
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Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature... Back Panel Introduction 23 1-10 Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l 36 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 38 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 40 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 42 2-4 Power Management Setup 45 2-5 PnP/PCI...2-12 Save & Exit Setup 55 2-13 Exit Without Saving 55 Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 6 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature... Back Panel Introduction 23 1-10 Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l 36 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 38 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 40 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 42 2-4 Power Management Setup 45 2-5 PnP/PCI...2-12 Save & Exit Setup 55 2-13 Exit Without Saving 55 Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 6 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
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Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN COAXIAL ATX SPDIF_O LGA775 PWR_FAN COMA LPT GA-8N-SLI Royal (Pro)/GA-8N-SLI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 LAN1 LAN2 USB FDD USB Marvell Phy (LAN2) AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition F_AUDIO Marvell 8053 (LAN1) PCIE_12V Main BIOS Backup PCIE_2 BIOS NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 SLI Switch Module...
Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN COAXIAL ATX SPDIF_O LGA775 PWR_FAN COMA LPT GA-8N-SLI Royal (Pro)/GA-8N-SLI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 LAN1 LAN2 USB FDD USB Marvell Phy (LAN2) AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition F_AUDIO Marvell 8053 (LAN1) PCIE_12V Main BIOS Backup PCIE_2 BIOS NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 SLI Switch Module...
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... all cables and power connectors are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to installation, please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. 3. Please turn off ...in the user manual. 3. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to system components as well as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Installation Notices 1. Turning on top...
... all cables and power connectors are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to installation, please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. 3. Please turn off ...in the user manual. 3. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to system components as well as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Installation Notices 1. Turning on top...
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...coded blue) is available and can run at up to x 8 respectively. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 FDD connection, allows ...Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN GA-8N-SLI Royal or GA-8N-SLI Pro or GA-8N-SLI...
...coded blue) is available and can run at up to x 8 respectively. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 FDD connection, allows ...Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN GA-8N-SLI Royal or GA-8N-SLI Pro or GA-8N-SLI...
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...Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - supported on different motherboards. Hardware Installation English Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor...Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Onboard Promise PDC20779 chip - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - supports hot plugging function - supports...
...Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - supported on different motherboards. Hardware Installation English Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor...Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Onboard Promise PDC20779 chip - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - supports hot plugging function - supports...
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...might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in...of the following conditions: 1. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the processor specifications.
...might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in...of the following conditions: 1. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the processor specifications.
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... (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the heatsink installation section of the...extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 15 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to install.) Please note the direction of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the installed CPU. English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push ...
... (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the heatsink installation section of the...extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 15 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to install.) Please note the direction of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the installed CPU. English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push ...
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...so that memory of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to a heatsink, align the extensions on both sides with each slot. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Please make sure that the memory used is disconnected. A memory module can be inserted only in the heatsink as shown. Only for... GA-8N-SLI Royal. Then, while applying pressure to the top of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be installed in only one side. Notch DDR II Memory modules are unable to make sure that the fan's power cable is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules ...
...so that memory of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to a heatsink, align the extensions on both sides with each slot. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Please make sure that the memory used is disconnected. A memory module can be inserted only in the heatsink as shown. Only for... GA-8N-SLI Royal. Then, while applying pressure to the top of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be installed in only one side. Notch DDR II Memory modules are unable to make sure that the fan's power cable is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules ...
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... bar at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on your system requirements. - 18 - ...contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1.
... bar at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on your system requirements. - 18 - ...contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1.
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... system stability. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can only fit in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can work simultaneously, providing a total of 8-phase power circuit. Reverse the installation steps if you want to install U-Plus DPS? 1. As well, 4 blue... U-Plus D.P.S. English 1-7 Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 -
... system stability. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can only fit in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can work simultaneously, providing a total of 8-phase power circuit. Reverse the installation steps if you want to install U-Plus DPS? 1. As well, 4 blue... U-Plus D.P.S. English 1-7 Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 -
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... is not available in order to set to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on your system. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. Please note that the second PCIE x 16 slot is used to bridge two SLI-capable graphics cards in Normal Mode. Before You Begin-- You...
... is not available in order to set to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on your system. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. Please note that the second PCIE x 16 slot is used to bridge two SLI-capable graphics cards in Normal Mode. Before You Begin-- You...
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...-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. System will appear. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - place this part on the top of graphics card Step 3: In order to securely fix the bridge connector between the two cards, you plug ... edge connetors of both cards. English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. Then the SLI configuration is completed. If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a ...
...-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. System will appear. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - place this part on the top of graphics card Step 3: In order to securely fix the bridge connector between the two cards, you plug ... edge connetors of both cards. English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. Then the SLI configuration is completed. If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a ...
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Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-10 Connectors Introduction 31 2 5 7 8 6 13 20 8 22 4 18 14 21 15 9 ... 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_IN 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 18) CLR_CMOS 19) CI 20) PCIE_12V 21) BATTERY 22) RF_ID Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. You can use audio software to this connector. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-10 Connectors Introduction 31 2 5 7 8 6 13 20 8 22 4 18 14 21 15 9 ... 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_IN 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 18) CLR_CMOS 19) CI 20) PCIE_12V 21) BATTERY 22) RF_ID Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. You can use audio software to this connector. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
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The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Please use a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide ... 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V 13 1 Pin No.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Please use a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide ... 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V 13 1 Pin No.
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... Speed Control (Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - Only for CPU_FAN...
... Speed Control (Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - Only for CPU_FAN...
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.... Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 7 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to work properly. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 Pin No. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Pin No...
.... Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 7 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to work properly. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 Pin No. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Pin No...
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... find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assigments on the MB header. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - English 13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to the connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the cable are buying...
... find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assigments on the MB header. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - English 13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to the connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the cable are buying...
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.... Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Check...
.... Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Check...